Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a supply chain, including the commercial and technical capabilities to ensure outcomes achieve organisational objectives.
It applies to individuals who are responsible for managing a supply chain in an organisation.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Develop and implement a supply chain strategy | 1.1 Identify the organisation’s objectives and the strategies for achieving them 1.2 Review current supply chain management strategy and how it delivers against organisational strategies 1.3 Assess supply chain opportunities that will add value to the organisation within the requirements of the strategy and budgetary allowance 1.4 Design and implement a supply chain strategy that increases effectiveness and achieves organisational objectives 1.5 Gain commitment of stakeholders to implement supply chain strategy 1.6 Assign responsibility to monitor supply chain strategy to relevant personnel |
2. Manage the flow of supplies through the supply chain | 2.1 Obtain information on the specifications of supplies in the supply chain 2.2 Clarify the aims, objectives and plans of supplies against organisational policies and procedures 2.3 Allocate supply chain tasks to self and other personnel 2.4 Support personnel to achieve supply chain tasks and milestones 2.5 Monitor and control the achievement of supply chain objectives against cost and timescales 2.6 Present reports on the results of supply chain outcomes to stakeholders |
3. Manage supply chain relationships and activities | 3.1 Apply portfolio analysis techniques to assess relationships in supply chains in accordance with the supply chain management strategy 3.2 Evaluate financial, technical and performance data of suppliers in accordance with supply chain strategies 3.3 Identify opportunities to adjust supply chain strategies to respond to the changing needs of customers, supply chain and organisational objectives 3.4 Design and implement a framework to promote collaboration with suppliers to achieve a competitive advantage 3.5 Consult with organisation management to confirm progress of supply chain activities in accordance to organisational objectives |
4. Evaluate and improve supply chain effectiveness | 4.1 Review the effectiveness of current relationships within the supply chain in accordance with the supply chain management strategy 4.2 Compare supply chain management models to determine most appropriate infrastructure to support organisational objectives 4.3 Assess techniques to support the development of innovation in the supply chain 4.4 Analyse cost reduction activities for a supply chain to achieve organisational objectives 4.5 Consolidate analysis and evaluation results to improve future supply chain management strategies and seek feedback from organisation management |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Gathers and analyses textual information from a range of sources and identifies relevant and key information to assist in the supply chain management process |
Writing | Designs, develops and revises strategic documents appropriate to audience and context |
Oral Communication | Uses clear language and appropriate features to provide information to a variety of individuals Uses active listening and questioning techniques to convey and clarify information |
Numeracy | Analyses and compares financial information to assist in managing, evaluating and improving the supply chain |
Navigate the world of work | Contributes to organisation's strategic directions by developing and revising organisational policies and procedures Complies with all legal requirements relevant to own responsibilities and considers the implications of these when negotiating, planning and undertaking work |
Interact with others | Actively identifies the requirements of important communication exchanges, selecting appropriate channels, format, tone and content to suit purpose and audience Collaborates with others to achieve joint outcomes, playing an active role in facilitating effective group interaction |
Get the work done | Develops plans to manage complex supply chain activities, with an awareness of how they contribute to strategic goals Makes a range of critical and non-critical decisions in relatively complex situations, taking a range of factors into account Monitors outcomes of decisions, considering results from a range of perspectives, and identifying key concepts and principles that may be adaptable to future situations Actively identifies digital systems, devices and applications with potential to meet current or future needs |
Sectors
Administration – Procurement and Contracting